Here you will find the latest topical and news stories in the world of Social Studies.
King Tutankhamun (King Tut) was a pharaoh in ancient Egypt. He became pharaoh, or king, when he was nine years old. He is not famous for doing many things when he was king. He is … Read more
Thanksgiving is on its way. Many people celebrate Thanksgiving by eating turkey. But have you ever heard of people eating fish on Thanksgiving? If you have, you might know somebody from Guam. Guam is a … Read more
Today the community of Dillon, Colorado sits on the shore of a lake. People enjoy fishing, swimming, and sailing at the Dillon Reservoir. Before 1961, Dillon, Colorado was very different. There was no lake. It … Read more
The World Series is popular today. But in the fall of 1942, young men 18 and over were drafted to fight in World War II. Many baseball teams didn’t have enough members to play. What … Read more
October is Fire Prevention Month. It’s a great time to think about how we can stay safe from fires. But how did Fire Prevention Month start? President Calvin Coolidge started the first National Fire Prevention … Read more
On September 20, millions of people around the world took to the streets! Why did all these people walk out of their classrooms and jobs? They want world leaders to solve a big problem—climate change. … Read more
Every year, the Cherokee people celebrate the Cherokee National Holiday. It is held in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, on Labor Day Weekend. This holiday is a celebration of Cherokee history and culture. People from all over travel … Read more
Congress returns from their recess after Labor Day. They will have a very serious question to answer when they come back. What can be done about mass shootings? A mass shootingis when someone uses a … Read more
They wear tall, wide-brimmed hats. They are experts at riding horses and using a lasso. Can you think of an image more American than the cowboy? Did you know that if it weren’t for Spanish … Read more
Laura Yeager is a major general in the United States Army. On June 29, 2019, she became the first woman to lead an infantry division. This is an important job in the army. She leads … Read more
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